spae

verb

spaed; spaeing

transitive verb

chiefly Scotland

Word History

Etymology

Middle English span, from Old Norse spā; akin to Old High German spehōn to watch, spy — more at spy

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spae was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near spae

Cite this Entry

“Spae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spae. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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